BRESSER Classic 60/900 EQ Refractor Telescope

BRESSER Classic 60/900 EQ – a classic refractor for the Moon and planets

The BRESSER Classic 60/900 EQ is an achromatic refractor designed for newcomers to astronomy. Its 60 mm objective gathers more light than the naked eye, while the 900 mm focal length gives the Moon and bright planets a comfortably enlarged view. The closed optical tube is straightforward to use and does not require the optical alignment needed by a Newtonian reflector.

What can you observe?

The Moon, bright planets and other bright targets are the most rewarding objects for this telescope. Lunar craters and mountain ranges are easy targets. Jupiter’s largest cloud belts and its four bright Galilean moons can be seen; Saturn’s rings may be visible as a small feature when atmospheric conditions allow. Bright double stars and a few compact star clusters are also suitable. The 60 mm aperture is limited on faint galaxies and nebulae, so this is primarily a Moon-and-planet telescope rather than a deep-sky instrument.

Optics and useful magnification

The achromatic objective has a blue coating and a focal ratio of f/15. The supplied 20 mm, 12.5 mm and 4 mm eyepieces give calculated magnifications of 45×, 72× and 225×. A higher number does not automatically reveal more detail. For a 60 mm aperture, around 120× is a rough practical upper guideline in very good conditions; lower magnifications will often look sharper and steadier. The 4 mm eyepiece may be useful on the Moon and planets when the air is steady, while 225× will usually exceed the useful performance of this aperture.

The set also includes a 1.5× erecting lens for terrestrial observing. It corrects the image orientation for daytime nature viewing and increases magnification. With this accessory the three eyepieces produce approximately 67×, 108× and 338×. These figures should not be mistaken for a useful additional astronomical magnification range: in particular, 338× does not provide more resolved detail from a 60 mm objective. For astronomy, the supplied 90° diagonal is normally used; the erecting lens is intended mainly for daytime observation. An achromatic refractor can show a slight colour fringe around very bright objects.

Manual equatorial mount and tripod

The manual German equatorial mount is roughly aligned with the celestial pole before observing. Once aligned, the apparent daily movement of the sky can be followed mainly on one axis. Flexible slow-motion controls allow fine movement in right ascension and declination. There is no motor drive or GoTo system. This mount helps with tracking but takes a little more setup than a simple alt-azimuth mount. The height-adjustable aluminium tripod includes an accessory tray.

What is included and who is it for?

The set includes the telescope tube, a manual equatorial mount, a 5×24 finder, a 90° diagonal, 4 mm, 12.5 mm and 20 mm eyepieces, a 1.5× erecting lens, an aluminium tripod with accessory tray and a smartphone camera holder. The holder can take simple afocal snapshots of bright objects through the eyepiece; it is not a substitute for an equatorial imaging mount and is not intended for long exposures. Astronomy software is available as a download.

Buying advice: The Classic 60/900 EQ suits beginners looking for a straightforward refractor for the Moon and planets who would like to learn how an equatorial mount works. If ease of setup or terrestrial viewing is the main priority, consider the alignment and image orientation with the erecting lens when choosing. For faint nebulae and galaxies or serious astrophotography, choose a larger aperture or a mount designed for imaging.

Solar safety: Never point the telescope at the Sun without a securely fitted solar filter specifically designed for the telescope and mounted over the front aperture. No solar filter is included. The diagonal, eyepieces and erecting lens do not provide solar protection.

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